RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Bucoops said: But that box - stunning. Actually their boxes are rather good, in my experience on the odd occasion I have plucked a wrecked Athearn Blue Box from among the detritus, better than the contents... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Bucoops said: But that box - stunning. Why do I find myself drooling?? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2023 Just now, Paul H Vigor said: Why do I find myself drooling?? Not sure, have you seen a vet? 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Actually their boxes are rather good, in my experience on the odd occasion I have plucked a wrecked Athearn Blue Box from among the detritus, better than the contents... Shame about the packaging for their O gauge A4s. I wonder what the cost in refunds due to damage in transit was :( 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Hroth said: Missing bogies/pony trucks make me think that something died of MazakRot. I never feel that I want to welcome the surviving parts into my arms.... One might catch a dose of the Mazak pox! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Not sure, have you seen a vet? No, but my mother had me tested. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: One might catch a dose of the Mazak pox! Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww..... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Hroth said: Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww..... Misread as EWSsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss....... 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: No, but my mother had me tested. The doc just scratched his head, and quietly walked away! And then I discovered 'ebay-madness'! Edited October 29, 2023 by Paul H Vigor to add information 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 29, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: The doc vet just scratched his head, and quietly walked away! And then I discovered 'ebay-madness'! FIFY! MIke. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted October 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: Introduce them! - they may produce offspring! 😎 Perhaps such a meeting might make the gene mixing worse and the result not having any driving wheels? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, kevinlms said: Perhaps such a meeting might make the gene mixing worse and the result not having any driving wheels? Indeed. It might! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 hour ago, kevinlms said: Perhaps such a meeting might make the gene mixing worse and the result not having any driving wheels? 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: Indeed. It might! If everything is dropping off, perhaps a bell on front, in the American fashion, might be a good idea? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Hroth said: If everything is dropping off, perhaps a bell on front, in the American fashion, might be a good idea? In classic Valerie Singleton mode!? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: In classic Valerie Singleton mode!? You mean like this? Looks like almost everything has fallen off... 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 17 minutes ago, Hroth said: You mean like this? Looks like almost everything has fallen off... Oh my! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 28/10/2023 at 19:53, PhilJ W said: Described by Hattons as a "Wobbly inconsistent runner." I wonder why? https://www.hattons.co.uk/1089878/hornby_r2141_po12_castle_class_4_6_0_isambard_kingdom_brunel_5069_in_br_green_pre_owned_wobbly_i/stockdetail Looks more like poor old 'Thornberry Castle'... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, John Besley said: Looks more like poor old 'Thornberry Castle'... Last I read the future was looking bleak for the old girl, about to be broken up for a new build. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Hroth said: You mean like this? Looks like almost everything has fallen off... In terms of female blue peter presenters, I'm of an age when Karen Keating was....... Edited October 30, 2023 by PieGuyRob ....... I honestly don't know how to finish that sentance! Crikey! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: In terms of female blue peter presenters, I'm of an age when Karen Keating was....... Janet Ellis.. mmmmm 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Janet Ellis.. mmmmm Her mum, I do believe...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Anyone else get this? 25 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Janet Ellis.. mmmmm 37 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: In terms of female blue peter presenters, I'm of an age when Karen Keating was....... 18 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: Her mum, I do believe...... Sorry, I got mums and daughters mixed up, (the clue is in the name). Janet Ellis is mum to Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Gloria Huniford was mum to Caron Keating, I spelt her name wrong previously, who'd of thunk there are 2 ways to spell Karen/Caron? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, PieGuyRob said: In terms of female blue peter presenters, I'm of an age when Karen Keating was....... She must have made a VERY deep impression on younger you? 😉 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, PieGuyRob said: Anyone else get this? Sorry, I got mums and daughters mixed up, (the clue is in the name). Janet Ellis is mum to Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Gloria Huniford was mum to Caron Keating, I spelt her name wrong previously, who'd of thunk there are 2 ways to spell Karen/Caron? 1 hour ago, PieGuyRob said: Anyone else get this? Sorry, I got mums and daughters mixed up, (the clue is in the name). Janet Ellis is mum to Sophie Ellis-Bexter. Gloria Huniford was mum to Caron Keating, I spelt her name wrong previously, who'd of thunk there are 2 ways to spell Karen/Caron? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carron_Company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 30, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, PieGuyRob said: Anyone else get this? Yes, I got it this morning and have had it a couple of times recently. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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